Lake House

Set within privately enclosed landscaped gardens, a hugely characterful 19th century property which has been sympathetically extended and restored resulting in a magnificent five bedroom family home; the grounds in excess of 1.5 acres including south facing gardens and a separate home office / leisure suite.  

An awe inspiring property presenting a statement of both character and grandeur; offering welcoming spacious accommodation, as one would expect, presented to the highest of levels, retaining charm and period features throughout; all rooms commanding a delightful outlook over the gardens and surrounding greenbelt countryside. 

This Victorian Home enjoys the most idyllic of settings positioned on the edge of this much admired and highly sought after village, open countryside being immediately accessible whilst an abundance of local services includes highly regarded schools. Both the Pennines and the Holme Valley are on the doorstep and the M62 motorway is within a short drive ensuring convenient access to surrounding commercial centres. Electronically operated gates open to a delightful sweeping driveway which extends through a treelined approach before arriving at the front courtyard.

Ground Floor

Stone steps lead up to a carved stone archway, with inset double doors, opening into an entrance vestibule which has a tiled floor and further period features including deep skirting boards, Lincrusta detailing to dado rail, ornate coving to the ceiling, oak architraves and detailed panelling. From here access is gained into the reception hall, which has a delightful staircase to the first floor with detailed newel posts. Access is gained to the cellars which retains the original stone top table and would make an excellent workshop. A door to the front aspect of the building sits within an ornate carved stone frame opening to the front courtyard.

A cloakroom offers generous proportions, presented with a low flush W.C and a pedestal wash hand basin, has complimentary tiling to the walls and floor, a frosted window and a heated chrome towel radiator. Access to a wet room style shower, which has full tiling to the walls, a rainfall shower head and a frosted window.

The living kitchen presents a complementary modern contrast to the home and incorporates a kitchen, dining and breakfast area. The room has full tiling to the floor with underfloor heating and a high ceiling height. The kitchen area presents a bespoke Poggenpohl furniture, with Granite work surfaces incorporating a drainer with an inset sink. A substantial, centrally positioned island, has a Granite surface which extends to a breakfast bar and incorporates a Gaggenau electric hob with an additional gas burner, down draft extraction, a grill and a Miele oven. A preparation area has additional appliance by either Miele or Gaggenau to include a microwave oven, a larder style fridge freezer and a dishwasher. A Granite work surface has an inset sink unit and drainer, full tiling to the floor and a range of full height cupboards and drawer units. An original chimney breast, with a stunning carved stone fireplace, is home to a wood burning stove and acts as a divide to the dining area which has a feature chimney breast and windows to two aspects, the rear set within stone mullioned surrounds commanding a glimpse of adjoining countryside through the trees. The morning room is glazed to three aspects inviting an abundance of natural light indoors, commands a delightful outlook over the grounds and has French doors opening directly onto a stone flagged terrace.

A separate utility and rear porch has a work surface with a stainless-steel sink unit, full tiling to the floor, a window and a part glazed door which opens to an enclosed flagged courtyard.

The lounge offers exceptional proportions, has a high ceiling height and displays original period features including deep oak skirting boards, architraves and ornate coving to the ceiling. The room has windows to three aspects, all set within stone mullioned surrounds, the east facing window offering a glimpse over the gardens to the reservoir. The focal point of the room is a stunning oak fireplace, with a marble inset which is home to an open fire.

A sitting room or snug enjoys a double aspect position, with windows set to stone mullioned surrounds. Once again period features are on display, including deep skirting boards, a picture rail and ornate coving to the ceiling. A wood burning stove is set back into the chimney breast and sits on a Granite hearth.

First Floor

A landing has windows to two aspects in addition to a Velux Skylight, ensuring good levels of natural light, the east facing aspect offering a glimpse of the reservoir through the trees.

The principal bedroom suite enjoys a high ceiling height, has windows to both the north and east aspects of the home, both commanding differing views over the grounds.

There are two additional double bedrooms to the first floor; the east facing room has a window overlooking the reservoir and an original fireplace. The west facing bedroom has windows set to stone mullioned surrounds, presents an outlook over adjoining countryside and has a feature marble fireplace to the chimney breast with an ornamental cast Iron range and a tiled hearth.

The family bathroom offers generous proportions, has an oak floor, a window commanding rural views and a three-piece suite comprising a pedestal wash hand basin, a free-standing bath and a low flush W.C. This room has two heated chrome towel radiators, a feature marble fireplace which is home to an ornamental Cast Iron range with a tiled inset and hearth.

Second Floor

To the second floor a landing has built in cupboards/wardrobes to the expanse of one wall and is centrally positioned in between two double bedrooms, each with windows overlooking differing aspects of the grounds.

Home Office / Leisure Suite

A well-proportioned versatile room, separate from the main house. The room enjoys a glass lantern ceiling, has exposed stone to one wall being the backdrop to a wood burning stove and a separate cloaks room which is presented with a two piece suite. French doors command a pleasant view over the gardens.

Externally

Electronically operated Wrought Iron gates sit between original Victorian stone pillars, opening to a sweeping driveway, which extends through a delightful tree line, before revealing Lake House and arriving at the main courtyard. To the front aspect of the home parking is provided whilst the driveway extends to the side of the property. The gardens to the front are laid to lawn, with established tree lined borders, whilst a terrace is positioned directly in front of the morning room. The gardens extend beyond the side of the home, where there is an enclosed South facing rear garden, which is mainly lawned and is privately set within an established tree lined border, with a protected woodland backdrop.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. Council Tax band G. A section of lawn belonging to Yorkshire Water is open plan to the gardens.

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Directions

Proceed out of Huddersfield on the A62 Manchester Road and turn left onto Blackmoor Foot Road towards Crossland Moor. Just before the road becomes Holt Head Road (opposite High House Edge) the gate way to Lake House is on the left).

Local Area – Linthwaite

The property enjoys a delightful village location, four miles to the west of Huddersfield, in the Colne Valley, positioned on the edge of glorious open countryside offering direct access to both the Pennines and the Holme Valley. Surrounding villages include Marsden, Meltham, Golcar and Slaithwaite which has highly regarded primary and secondary schooling, numerous country pubs, shops and a train station with connections to Leeds, Manchester and beyond. Slaithwaite was recently described by the Sunday Times as the best village in northern England. Honley and Holmfirth are reached within a short drive each offering a variation of local markets, pubs, bistros and shops. In short, the immediate locality offers the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles, numerous pastimes and a highly commutable position.

This popular 13th Century town of Holmfirth enjoys a bustling centre presenting shops from small gift and clothes shops to supermarkets and a farmers’ market alongside traditional pubs, bars and restaurants as well as it’s very own Vineyard, leisure centre and Picturedrome. The locally famous Tunnel End and the canal towpath are a popular attractions. Some famous scenes from Last of the Summer Wine have been filmed taking full advantage of the local scenery. Shops and restaurants are easily accessible whilst services include a railway stations and regular bus service. The M62 and M1 motorways are close by as are major commercial centres including Huddersfield, Manchester, Oldham, Leeds, Sheffield and Wakefield.